Leaves of Auchencraw: Meet the Artist drop-in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWe'll be hosting two free drop-in meet the artists sessions with the fantastic Sarah Wakefield of Leaves of Auchencraw. Do come along to chat to Sarah about her work and her process - and maybe even witness some book binding in action!
Leaves of Auchencraw: Meet the Artist drop-in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWe'll be hosting two free drop-in meet the artists sessions with the fantastic Sarah Wakefield of Leaves of Auchencraw. Do come along to chat to Sarah about her work and her process - and maybe even witness some book binding in action!
Wherever a Scotsman Goes… John Muir and Robert Burns
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomDiscover more about the relationship between John Muir and Robert Burns with our January exhibition. We've set up a reading nook with craft activities and reference books to keep our wee and big visitors entertained!
A Scotchman Comes Home
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomFind out more about John Muir’s only journey back to Dunbar and his homeland as part of his European trip of 1893. There's plenty of space to get comfy with our reference library and craft activities set up for our wee visitors.
Sea Flora
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWe will be hosting this fantastic exhibition from Sara Dodd until the 30th of July. Open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 1pm-5pm on Sundays. Admission is free as always. Sara works with Scottish seaweeds creating original organic pressings and prints that celebrate their intrinsic beauty, colour and light.
Flax Futures
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhere does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. The flax plant, traditionally processed into linen, has been grown for generations in Scotland. Today, flax plays a part in contemporary moves to support local resilience and tackle climate change. Flax... Read More
Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhere does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More
Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhere does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More
Flax Routes to A Regenerative Future | Twilight Talks
Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United KingdomBook here via Eventbrite. Join us for some truly fascinating chat from an expert panel as we hear how long fibre flax for linen is on the rise again in Scotland. The country's proud flax and linen heritage is inspiring innovative contemporary projects, from the fields of eco-education and regenerative farming. A big welcome to... Read More
Textile Craftivism: Reflections on the Climate Crisis
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom“Craftivism” uses craft to send a message – to make people stop and reflect on a particular topic. Craftivism can be done anywhere by anyone. In 2021, people from Scotland and all over Britain and other countries, made fabric panels of patchwork, appliqué, felting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and more. When joined together, these created a... Read More
